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Representative Kim Hammer (R)

1411 Edgehill, Benton, 72015

Representative Kim Hammer (R)
Phone: 501-840-3841
Phone:
District: 28
District:
28
Seniority: 10
Seniority:
10
Occupation: Hospice Chaplain/Pastor
Occupation:
Hospice Chaplain/Pastor
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: No
Veteran:
No
Public Service: House 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017
Public Service:
House 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017


Bills

Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MARITAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF DIVISION OF PROPERTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF AN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH INSURANCE INNOVATION ACT OF 2017; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE AN ACT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF A MONUMENT ON STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES.
CONCERNING THE PROCESS FOR REPORTING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE ARKANSAS CODE THAT RESULTED FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1988; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM TO MANDATE PRESCRIBERS CHECK THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM WHEN PRESCRIBING CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING GRADUATE NURSING PRACTICE AND NURSE EDUCATOR STUDENT LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INCLUDE DOCTORAL NURSING PROGRAMS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF FETAL REMAINS.
TO MAKE FOSTER CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ARSON; AND CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ARSON.
CONCERNING OFFENSES INVOLVING INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL OR FIRST RESPONDERS; AND ESTABLISHING CIVIL LIABILITY.
TO IMPLEMENT A SURVEY OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AS AN ASSESSMENT TOOL TO BE USED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.
TO REQUIRE A SURVEY BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR IF A NEW RETAIL LIQUOR BUSINESS WILL BE LOCATED NEAR THE STATUTORY BOUNDARY FROM CHURCHES AND SCHOOLHOUSES.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - FIRE RATING REDUCTION PLAN GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR.
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - FIRE RATING REDUCTION PLAN APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REPORT OF A LOSS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL EXTORTION; INCLUDING SEXUAL EXTORTION AS A DISQUALIFYING OFFENSE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR LICENSURE; AND TO INCLUDE SEXUAL EXTORTION AS AN OFFENSE REQUIRING REGISTRATION AS A SEX OFFENDER.
TO AUTHORIZE A REGISTERED NURSE EMPLOYED BY HOSPICE TO SIGN THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF DEATH AND PRONOUNCE DEATH FOR A PATIENT WHO IS RECEIVING HOSPICE SERVICES AND WHO DIES AS A HOSPICE PATIENT IN A HOSPITAL.
TO REQUIRE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO USE THEIR OWN MEDICAID PROVIDER NUMBER OR A MODIFIER TO A MEDICAL CODE WHEN BILLING THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
TO TRANSFER THE ARKANSAS FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION TO THE ARKANSAS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY.
TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS HOUSING TRUST FUND ACT OF 2009.
CONCERNING REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO PERSONS TERMINATED IN VIOLATION OF THE ARKANSAS WHISTLE-BLOWER ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INTESTATE SUCCESSION; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ADOPTION, CHILD PLACEMENT AND CUSTODY, AND THE RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE REDUCTION ACT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PEER REVIEW FAIRNESS ACT TO ASSURE DUE PROCESS FOR PHYSICIANS AND TO PROTECT PATIENTS.
TO MODERNIZE THE FIRE RATING SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FIRE RATING BUREAU ACT.
TO EASE THE BURDEN ON TAXPAYERS; TO OFFSET EXCESS REVENUES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE; AND TO AMEND THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN REVENUES.
TO CREATE THE FERAL HOG ERADICATION TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE FILING DEADLINES FOR ELECTIONS INVOLVING AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND CERTAIN STATE-SUPPORTED ENTITIES TO SUBMIT TO ITS BOARD A MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT.
TO PROVIDE FOR A PARTIAL REBATE OF DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL TAXES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO CREATE THE DISTILLATE SPECIAL FUEL TAX REFUND FUND.
TO CREATE THE PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE INTERDISCIPLINARY TASK FORCE.
TO RETURN EXCESS FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT; AND TO ENCOURAGE RELIEF OF THE NATIONAL DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES.
CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACCESS TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; AND TO CREATE A MEANS FOR REPORTING THE MISUSE OF PARKING PRIVILEGES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEES.
CONCERNING A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FEE; AND CONCERNING A WAIVER OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FEE.
TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT IMPROVE INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE RATING; AND TO EXPAND THE DUTIES OF THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
CONCERNING THE IDENTIFY OF A PERSON OR GROUP THAT MAILS MATERIAL CONCERNING AN ELECTION OR ADVOCATING FOR OR AGAINST A BALLOT MEASURE.
TO REQUIRE CIRCULATING NURSES IN OPERATING ROOMS OF HOSPITALS AND AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS.
TO AUTHORIZE REVOCATION OF THE ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OF A RECIPIENT WHO REPEATEDLY MISSES REQUIRED JOB INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS.
PROMOTING THE AWARENESS OF PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDER ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS.
RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR AUXILIARIES, INC., AND PROCLAIMING "ARKANSAS JUNIOR AUXILIARY DAY".
Primary Sponsor for Senate
TO AMEND THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO PROPERTY TAXES; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLISHING NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES ON MINERAL INTERESTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEGLECT" AND THE LAW CONCERNING CLOSURES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS; AND TO MAKE CERTAIN ACTS OF A PARENT, GUARDIAN, CUSTODIAN, OR FOSTER PARENT NONCRIMINAL.
CONCERNING A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT'S UNSUPERVISED VISITATION WITH HIS OR HER CHILD; TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS JUVENILE CODE OF 1989; AND TO AMEND THE LAW ON PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS AND THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
CONCERNING DRUG TESTING UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; CONCERNING CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATION REPORTS; TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEGLECT"; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING INVESTIGATIVE DETERMINATIONS.
CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP; AND TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY AS A TRADITIONAL STUDENT.
TO AMEND THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM TO MANDATE PRESCRIBERS CHECK THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM WHEN PRESCRIBING CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.
TO ESTABLISH THE "PUBLIC OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE INTEGRITY ACT OF 2017"; TO CREATE A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS; TO LIMIT THE TERM OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS; AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES IN PROCURING PUBLIC CONTRACTS.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF THE TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND TO TEMPORARILY ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WAIVE OR SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAUMA SYSTEMS.
TO REVIEW, STUDY, AND REFORM ALL LAWS, STATUES, REGULATIONS, AND RULES PERTAINING TO BEER, LIQUOR AND WINE IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000, ALSO KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS ACT, TO REDUCE THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAITING LIST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO RESTRICT PURCHASES USING FOOD STAMP BENEFITS; AND TO REQUIRE RECIPIENTS OF FOOD STAMPS TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION TO USE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.
CREATING A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES TARGETING A CURRENT OR FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIRST RESPONDER, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION OF A COUNTY CORONER.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO PROHIBIT THE SMOKING OF MARIJUANA IN ANY LOCATION IN ARKANSAS.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION TO BE USED ON DAYS WHEN SCHOOL IS CANCELLED.
TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WHO WINS A LOTTERY PRIZE SHALL REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING VOTER IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT.
HONORING THE 308TH TITAN II STRATEGIC MISSILE WING AND THE RESPONSE TO THE 1980 MISSILE EXPLOSION AT DAMASCUS, ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor for Senate
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GOVERNING BOARDS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING JUVENILE COURTS AND PROCEEDINGS.
TO AUTHORIZE A REVIEW OF AGENCY PROCEDURE; AND TO AMEND CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS OF THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS IN THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT; TO AMEND PROVISIONS IN THE JUVENILE CODE; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF JUVENILES.
TO REQUIRE THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENT COUNSEL IN A PROCEEDING TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS; AND TO AMEND THE STATE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA AMENDMENT OF 2016; AND TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION UNTIL THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CRASH PARTS IN REPAIR OF A VEHICLE.
TO CREATE THE WRONGFUL BIRTH CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS IN THE JUVENILE CODE CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF JUVENILES.
TO AMEND CONFIDENTIALITY EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO PROTECT ACCESS TO PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, RIGHTS OF WAY, PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.

Committees